Category Archives: Northern Ireland news
May Day warning (Northern Ireland): Workers will not pay for the latest crisis of capitalism
May Day warning: Workers will not pay for the latest crisis of capitalism To mark International Workers’ Day (Friday 1 May), Unite warned employers that workers will not tolerate the current global supply crisis being used as the latest excuse … Continue reading
Smart meters no substitute for direct support for surging electricity costs
Assurances needed for meter readers and that smart meter work will be done by NIE professionals Unite is seeking immediate assurances from Northern Ireland Electricity (NIE) over concerns for the future employment of electricity meter readers. Assurances are being demanded … Continue reading
Northern Ireland childminding in crisis as department of health dithers
Ninety five per cent of registered childminders tell Unite that the viability of their businesses is uncertain following onerous tax changes Trade union Unite, which represents the majority of self-employed registered childminders (RCMs) in Northern Ireland, has called on health … Continue reading
Workers to protest Queens café closures by Clements
What: Emergency protest called by Unite Hospitality workers When: Wednesday 29 April, 17:30 Where: Lanyon Gates, Queens University Belfast. Clements is proposing closing its four café outlets at Queens University Belfast with the loss of over 30 jobs. Unite which … Continue reading
Stormont Executive must put protections for workers during extreme weather events in law
Workplace safety protections must catch up with a transformed world of work and climate science Ahead of International Workers’ Memorial Day (IWMD) [Tuesday 28 April], Unite has called on the Stormont Executive to introduce legislation to protect workers from health … Continue reading









